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Let’s start with some basics! What is the history of Highgrove Estate and when did it become a venue? In the spring of 2003, after a few renovations, including the addition of our white trellis in the ceremony area, we officially began hosting weddings at Highgrove Estate. We served every dinner to wedding guests in […]

April 11, 2019

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This year we entered some of our favorite photos into the Shoot & Share Contest. “The Shoot & Share Photo Contest is the world’s only free & fair photo contest. Anyone can enter photos, and it’s totally free! View the photos randomly and vote for your favorites. No one knows who took the photos, but […]

April 1, 2019

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Let’s chat a little bit about your company! How long have you been in business, how many weddings do you do per year, what made you decide to start this business, etc. I have been in business here for 22 years. This is a great community to be a part of. Staying in small business […]

March 28, 2019

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In 1984, Joe Bunn was a young aspiring DJ who spent time working with a local seasoned DJ. When he decided it was time to retire, he offered his business to Joe to take over, and that’s when Bunn DJ Company was born. Joe then DJ’d through high school in Wilson and college at UNC. […]

March 21, 2019

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First looks are starting to be commonplace in most weddings, but a lot of brides can’t decide if one is right for them or not. Keep reading to see some photos from of our favorite first looks and learn why we are a huge fan of them! 1. We hear from brides all the time […]

March 18, 2019

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One of the most exciting things about planning a wedding is the fact that you get to do it your own way! Whether that means including ties to where you met, having a non-traditional ceremony, or incorporating your heritage. We absolutely love capturing the details of each and every wedding because that’s what makes them […]

March 11, 2019

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In 2018 we were published in more than 40 publications through Two Bright Lights! As one of their most frequently published members, we were chosen for their Editor’s Choice Award. Winning this award means that we were in the top 1% of all Two Bright Lights members. Two Bright Lights says, “The 2019 honorees reflect […]

September 9, 2018

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We’ve been featured! Last year f8’s associate photographer Adrienne Fox photographed Sarah and Matt’s unique and intimate wedding at the Durham Museum of Life and Science. We’re pleased to announce that her work was features last month by Brides & Weddings Magazine. Head on over to Brides & Weddings blog to read more […]

August 2, 2018

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It’s Throwback Thursday and time for another blog post featuring another one of our beautiful weddings from last year. We had the wonderful privilege of photographing this amazing couple at The Pavilion at the Angus Barn. Thank you for letting us be a part of your day Anna and Brandon!

July 19, 2018

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As the summer months heat up our schedule is cooling down just a bit, so we’ve decided to take some time to update the blog and share the wonderful couples and beautiful weddings that we shot last year. First up is Erin and Reggie. They were married at The Lofts at Union Square located in […]